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"Where do we go from here?"Prof. Pierre Lefebvre (biography)
English - 2005-04-16 - 33 minutes
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Summary :
Where do we go from here? Prof. Pierre Lefebvre begins his discourse of the future of “prediabetes”, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome research and action by reviewing exactly where here is and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and World Health Organization (WHO) projections for the next 20 to 25 years.
Do international organizations adequately recognize the scale of the diabetes epidemic? What actions are these organizations taking in order to tackle the problem?
Prof. Lefebvre reviews in particular detail in this talk the reactions of the IDF in response to the growing epidemic, including such initiatives as the Diabetes Action Now and the World Diabetes Atlas projects.
Do not miss this concluding talk of the 1st International Congress on “Prediabetes” and the Metabolic Syndrome.
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Learning objectives :
After viewing this presentation, participants will be able to discuss:
• The status of the diabetes epidemic in 2005
• The IDF/IDI and WHO projections for diabetes prevalence in the future
• Whether international organizations and the private sector adequately recognize the scale and scope of the problem
• The reactions of the IDF in response to the growing diabetes epidemic, including the World Diabetes Atlas and the Diabetes Action Now projects
Bibliographic references :
World Diabetes Atlas
Wild S, Roglic G, Green A, Sicree R, King H. Global prevalence of diabetes: estimates for the year 2000 and projections for 2030. Diabetes Care. 2004 May;27(5):1047-53.
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